The Premier League has postponed all of its matches this weekend (including the Monday evening’s game) as a mark of respect towards Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on Thursday. “As a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, this weekend’s Premier League match round will be postponed,” it said in a statement. … Read more
A still from The Crown. (courtesy: thecrownnetflix) Los Angeles: Netflix royal drama The Crown is expected to pause filming on its sixth season “out of respect” for Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch who died on Thursday. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after reigning for 70 years. She was 96. … Read more
As Britain weeps, America mourns. Flags across the nation’s capital – from the White House to the people’s House of Representatives – are now flying at half-staff as they honor the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Even if the idea of a monarch is antithetical to the American spirit, the queen maintained a … Read more
The Queen passed away at the Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, said Buckingham palace in a statement issued late on Thursday. Despite her illnesses, the 96-year-old Queen had been active till the end of her time, meeting with newly-chosen Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday. She had been suffering from what Buckingham Palace … Read more
Image Credit: Shutterstock Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, members of legendary 90s pop sensation the Spice Girls took to their official Instagram accounts to share in the UK’s day of mourning and remembrance. Melanie Brown, Victoria Beckham Emma Bunton, Geri Horner all posted heartwarming statements about the loss of … Read more
Queen Elizabeth, who died on Thursday aged 96, was praised for her devotion to duty, but her reign was often overshadowed by scandals involving her extended family. Here are some of the most prominent crises to hit the royal family during her 70 years on the throne. PRINCESS MARGARET Queen Elizabeth’s younger sister Princess Margaret … Read more
While some critics argue that she leaves no tangible mark, her legacy is remarkable in that it ensured the monarchy’s survival in an era of rapid change While some critics argue that she leaves no tangible mark, her legacy is remarkable in that it ensured the monarchy’s survival in an era of rapid change Queen … Read more
Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson / WPA Pool The Obamas and Bidens are mourning Queen Elizabeth II’s death. The monarch was 96 when she died at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands on Sept. 8, passing the throne to her oldest son, King Charles. Over the course of their time in the White House, … Read more
Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. Here is some reaction to the news: U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “As the United Kingdom’s longest-lived and longest-reigning Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II was widely admired for her grace, dignity, and dedication around … Read more
Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, broke record after record as monarch, becoming an enduring symbol of the country over which she reigned for 70 years even as it changed beyond recognition, losing its empire and undergoing social upheaval. Some commentators describe her reign as a “golden age” reminiscent of that of her namesake … Read more